PostgreSQL DBA Database Administrator

JAM Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking an experienced PostgreSQL DBA to design and maintain PostgreSQL environments. The role involves collaborating with development teams to optimize database performance and support national security systems. Ideal candidates will have strong hands-on DBA experience and be comfortable in DevOps settings. This position requires on-site work in London or North Bristol, with a pay rate of £620 to £728 per day.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience as a DBA within complex environments.
• Deep expertise with PostgreSQL administration and optimisation.
• Comfortable working within DevOps teams and supporting developers.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a new instance of PostgreSQL.
• Administer and maintain the current Postgres environment.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimise Postgres usage.

Skills

PostgreSQL administration

Query optimisation

Collaboration with development teams

Job description

PostgreSQL DBA

Location: London (Vauxhall) or North Bristol

Onsite Days: 2 to 3 days a week onsite initially

Rate: £620 to £728 per day based on an 8 hour day (Umbrella, inside IR35)

Security clearance: Must hold live and transferrable SC and be eligible for enhanced SC

Start date subject to transfer of SC with enhanced SC in progress

Are you driven to work with cutting‑edge technology and motivated to solve complex, meaningful challenges? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team supporting UK National Security customers. Your work will help deliver secure, resilient systems that directly contribute to protecting the nation.

About the Opportunity

Are you driven to work with cutting‑edge technology and motivated to solve complex, meaningful challenges? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team supporting UK National Security customers. Your work will help deliver secure, resilient systems that directly contribute to protecting the nation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a new instance of PostgreSQL.
• Administer and maintain the current Postgres environment, including:
• Storage management
• Query optimisation
• General DBA duties
• Collaborate with development teams to optimise Postgres usage, including:
• Supporting query optimisation
• Ensuring performance and reliability across applications

Ideal Candidate

• Strong hands‑on experience as a DBA within complex environments.
• Deep expertise with PostgreSQL administration and optimisation.
• Comfortable working within DevOps teams and supporting developers.